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Current Market For '68 GT500KR?

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by isaak-gt500kr, Sep 6, 2008.

  1. isaak-gt500kr

    isaak-gt500kr Well-Known Member

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    The guy that bought my '68 KR Fastback (4263) is now interested in selling it after about 2 years of ownership. The car is unrestored, 85k mile, nice original saddle interior, 10 spokes, older repaint white w/ blue stripes (original lime/gold). Original 428cj & C6 tranny have been recently rebuilt. The car has all KR specific hard to find parts. I know the market has softened lately but has anyone recently bought or sold a comparible car? Thanks, TI
     
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    Its hard to say for certain without knowing more about the car, but I would guesstimate between 100-125,000 $
     
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    The market is making a huge ajustment. A good price today could be all the money in six month from now. I would hold off until the dust settles. "legendarymotorcar" just sold a good #2 KR convert for 165K, same car last year sold for 235K.
     
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    I do agree with both of your comments. The car is a 2-3 condition. Pete, I think I sent you some info on the car many moons ago when you were doing research on the KR. Maybe some pics, copy of buildsheet, etc. It was probably close to 20 years ago now. Wow, how time flys! I was thinking somewhere in the 120k range but he is asking much more. Thanks, Tony
     
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    Color change will be a tough sell right now - Lime is never a favorite, nevertheless. The buyers looking to acquire are being very specific and very picky - I would asy 75k or so is the money on a color change KR FB at this time.

    Just my .02 cents................

    SGB

    :thumbup:
     
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    the "legendarymotorcar" KR vert noted previously was a non-original engine with only a fragmented build sheet for original documentation.

    What do you think the current market price for a KR vert might be with its original drivetrain and decent original documentation but with a color change from Lime Gold to Red??

    Bob
     
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    "but he is asking much more."

    Regardless of what he is asking, very few KR fastbacks have ever sold for $150,000. I would agree with Steve, if anything, my estimation is on the high side. The color change and auto trans are not helping the car, in this case.
     
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    Bob's fishing:laf:. Actually I think there are 2 factors. One figure 20K less to bring it back to original color and two, lime cars just don't bring as much money as others. Its a shame because I'd honestly take a lime car over a red one. If you remember Bob H's 500 vert at SAAC , lime can be real sharp.
     
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    Tim i agree. I own a lime 67 and a red 68 and i dig the lime. It seems even though they were the most produced color they are rare. Seems like a lot of repaints. Lime cars look like they blasted right out of the 60's into present day.
     
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    Fit and finish of the body makes a big difference along with the correct shade of original color. The off popular colors always makes a resto look more original..
     
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    I sold a pretty nice Acapulco Blue KR with good docs last spring May 2007. I finally found a buyer for $120,000 range. The same car if sold in May of 2006 would have brought $140K, today, if you can get 75-100 K, that would be market right now.


    KR Convertible...

    My 1 of 1 Royal maroon KR vert sold at the MECUM auction in Oct 2006 for $220,00 buyers fee included. If I had it ready 6 months sooner....it may have hit $300,000. This is the car Pete Disher featured on his website called "Precious"

    Same car today probably does not hit $200.

    The market is weak for any car that is not perfectly documented, numbers matching, and color correct.

    Good luck
     
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    I bought the one of one KR Convertible that 70Boss mentions. The car was rumored to be Shelby's Wifes Demo and it was the only one produced in that color! I eventually sold it to a Florida collector losing some $ just when the market started to correct. The market has definately adjusted but the good cars with solid provenance will always sell and bring a premium. The questionable cars or clones will stay down.
     
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    Driver quality cars (like the one that you describe) have taken a much bigger hit than the really premium cars. In the last 12 months the premium cars have gone down from 0-20%.

    Driver's have gone down 25-40% depending on the condition, color and originality.

    I'd estimate the car you describe is in the $70-90K range. Depends on a lot of factors. Anything six figures is dreaming.
     
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    I would say no more more then 90,000 but, I would take no less then 75,000.



    I'm sorry in advance .
     

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